While ride-hailing companies have made it possible for you to enjoy a night out with the increased confidence of a safe ride home, the number of personal injuries and accidents continues to rise. Across the country, cases involving accidents and negligence at the hands of ridesharing services continues to climb. Ridesharing accidents have become an issue and its important you understand your rights.
While impaired drivers attempting to operate their own vehicles has
decreased due to the increase in ride-hailing options, the high number of ridesharing options available today has increased injury and accident instances. While some accidents can be minor and are covered by ridesharing and personal injury policies, there is a concerning increase of severe and life-altering injuries occurring at the hands of impaired and negligent drivers.
New Studies Reveal Concerning Statistics
As more riders take to the streets in rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, more data is emerging regarding injuries and accidents. A recent study from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business has revealed that anywhere from 2 to 3 percent of the crashes in a studied region have been attributed to the increasing presence of companies such as Uber, Lyft, GetMe, Curb, and more. One might think that the increase in ridesharing to avoid driving while impaired is a good idea, yet statistics are emerging that show an increase in accidents.
An increase in vehicles operating as a rideshare service can lead to various dangerous circumstances, including increased traffic and congestion. As drivers attempt to increase their revenue potential, they may drive more recklessly from one fare to the next – increasing the likelihood of an accident. In some cases, reckless and negligent behavior has led to injuries and death for riders and drivers alike – even when the vehicle isn’t moving.
Consider the following instances of individuals who have been injured due to their experience with ridesharing services:
In Sacramento, CA, a Lyft driver swerved to try and avoid another vehicle that had crashed, causing a passenger sitting in the vehicle to die in the subsequent crash. A six-year-old child walking across a street was killed when struck by a ridesharing driver in San Francisco. A woman in Pennsylvania was injured when a ride-hailing driver pulled her from the vehicle following a disagreement, leaving her in an unfamiliar location at night.
In Miami, a rider in an Uber SUV was killed when the SUV burst into flames during an accident that caused the vehicle to roll over.How Reeder & Nussbaum Is Helping Rideshare Injury & Negligence Victims
The team at Reeder & Nussbaum sees an increase in contact from individuals who have been the victim of negligence and reckless behavior at the hands of hired rideshare drivers. As one of Pennsylvania’s premier personal injury law firms, the attorneys at Reeder & Nussbaum have a proven track record in helping individuals suffering from an injury due to:
- Ridesharing drivers who are operating their service while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Uber or Lyft drivers who cause accidents due to distraction from electronic devices.
- Drivers who have been hired without the proper background checks or vetting by ridesharing companies.
- Accidents due to reckless driving and deadheading fare practices.
- Contact the team at Reeder & Nussbaum today if you have suffered injury or distress from a ridesharing service. You have rights, and you should never fear that your unexpected and life-changing injury will go untreated. Our team has experience helping individuals like you win cases and reach settlements to cover the expenses that can occur due to injury and missed work.
Contact our team now to learn more about your rights and protections in personal injury cases